Valley locations to recycle your Christmas tree

It's already time to figure out what to do with that Christmas tree sitting in your living room.

Mesa residents can recycle their Christmas tree for free through January 13, 2013.

The city of Mesa asks everyone to remove all nails, tinsel, lights and ornaments from the trees before dropping them off. Trees painted white, or flocked, will not be accepted because it does not break down in the environment. Wreaths will not be accepted either, because of the metal wiring.

You may also pay $19.99 and have your tree picked up curbside. The Christmas "Treecycling" program is provided for Mesa residents only.